Senior Staff Accountant

Calumet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet, headquartered in Indianapolis, is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive key accounting, reporting, and analysis for the Specialty Products and Solutions unit. You will collaborate with plant operations, project teams, and leadership to deliver financial insights and decision support.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting, a degree in accounting or finance, and advanced Excel skills. SAP experience is a plus; travel to the plant may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with large data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, review staff-prepared entries, ensure accuracy per policies.
• Analyze business trends; review P&L and balance sheet trends for SPS unit.
• Support accruals, reporting related to SPS ops, commercial support, product and customer strategy.
• Support SAP-related accounting processes for crude oil purchases, data validation, troubleshooting.

Skills

Communications

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing key daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, reporting, and analysis activities supporting the Specialty Products and Solutions business unit. The role will work closely with plant operations, project teams, and business leadership to provide financial reporting, business analysis, and decision support for the Specialty Products and Solutions business unit.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and post journal entries, review staff-prepared entries, and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• Analyze business trends and review P&L and balance sheet trends for the business unit
• Support analysis, accruals, and reporting related to SPS business operations, commercial support, product and customer strategy, operational performance, and broader business initiatives.
• Support SAP-related accounting processes related to crude oil purchases, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactions
• Coordinate tracking and forecasting of site capital spending
• Partner with operations, accounting, and information systems teams to develop reporting improvements, automate recurring processes, and improve financial data quality
• Provide support and assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the business unit
• Ability to travel to the plant, as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Experience working with large sets of data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas)

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• SAP experience
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to apply them to the organization's accounting needs
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and SOX compliance

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required to interact with a wide range of customers, including Senior Management
• Ability to define problems, identify solutions, and follow through to completion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
• Strong time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test